Languages

Abau Curriculum

There are approximately 25 villages where the Abau language is spoken. Nearly all of these
villages have their own Elementary School. The Abau Project has developed a series of
schoolbooks that can be used in Elementary Prep, Elementary One and Elementary Two.

In Elementary Prep only Abau is used. In Elementary One and especially in Elementary Two a
transition is made to the English language.

The overview below shows the covers of the various schoolbooks that are in stock and for
sale. Headings show in what year of the Elementary School the books on display need to
be used. A number of Teacher Guides are available.

Sale price per copy is indicated. These books can be purchased at the Abau Training Centre
in Yabru village. The Abau Training Centre accepts valid Education checks from the
Sandaun Provincial Government. For questions on curriculum contents, write to Arjen
Lock, Linguist and Education Specialist Arjen_lock@sil.org.